Apply to be a Member of the Alameda County Local Agency Formation Commission

The Alameda Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is accepting applications for the public member seat. The deadline for filing an application is Friday, March 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

About Alameda LAFCO

LAFCO is responsible for coordin...

Emeryville Business License Tax Due for 2022

The 2022 Annual Business License Tax packets were mailed out in November to all the businesses in the City. Business License Taxes were due January 1, 2022 and become delinquent after March 1, 2022.

Any individual, partnership, corporation, or sole proprie...

Emeryville Residents: Get Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Every home in Emeryville. is eligible to order 4 free at-?home COVID-?19 tests.

For more information and to order, visit www.covidtests.gov.

Learn More About Testing for COVID-19

For more information about COVID-19 testing and where to find community testing sites, please visit www.covid-19.acgov.org/testing.

Reminder: I-80 - Ashby Avenue Interchange Virtual Public Open House on January 11

The Draft Environmental Document examining potential impacts of the I-80 Ashby (SR-13) Improvement Project is now published and available for review. Proposed reconstruction on the Interchange will have direct impacts on Emeryville's traffic congestion.

Th...

Help Emeryville Keep Our Storm Drains Clear

During heavy rains, the maintenance staff at the Department of Public Works is on full alert, circulating throughout the City to remove downed trees and limbs; clean storm drains; and remove leaves and debris, which can lead to flooding. 

The Comm...

Now Available: I-80 Ashby Draft Environmental Document

The Draft Environmental Document examining potential impacts of the I-80 Ashby (SR-13) Improvement Project is now published and available for review. Proposed reconstruction on the Interchange will have direct impacts on Emeryville's traffic congestion.

Th...

Alameda County's Local Face Covering Order and Amendment to Remain in Effect

Per the State’s Face Covering Q & A, Alameda County’s local face covering order and amendment remain in effect. Residents will not experience any differences in policy. 

Everyone aged two and older, regardless of vaccination status, is require...

The Emeryville Electronic City News and Activity Guide Winter-Spring 2022 Edition is Here!

CHECK IT OUT!

The Emeryville Electronic City News and Activity Guide Winter-Spring 2022 Edition is now available online.

Emeryville's San Pablo Avenue Midblock Crossing Project is Now Complete!

Just in time for the holidays, the San Pablo Avenue Midblock Crossing Project is complete!

The project includes a Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon system, curb ramps, and a median refuge that provide a highly desired pedestrian path from the east side of ...

Children Ages 5-11 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

The Alameda County Public Health Officer has issued a press release regarding children ages 5-11 years old being eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.

Both the FDA and CDC agree that that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be safely administered to children.

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Alameda County Public Health Office to Ease Masking Requirements for Fully Vaccinated People

Starting November 1st, Alameda County will begin easing masking requirements in certain indoor settings where everyone is fully vaccinated.

Eligible settings are in controlled spaces not open to the general public, including offices, gyms and fitness cente...

County Recommends COVID-19 Boosters for Older Adults and Certain Groups in Emeryville

Alameda County Public Health Department is now recommending COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for older adults and certain groups who received Moderna, and all adults who received Johnson & Johnson at least 2 months ago. 

For more information and...

Free Disposal Options for Used Oil and Hazardous Waste for Emeryville Residents

Doing your own oil change is a great way to protect your engine. Through Waste Management used motor oil and oil filters are collected for free curbside at most single-family homes and some apartments – call 510-613-8710 to confirm service for your addres...

Emeryville Renters May Qualify for Rental Assistance Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

If you’re an Emeryville renter who has fallen behind on rent or utilities payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may qualify for assistance. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help income-eligible households pay up to 15 months of rent and u...

Emeryville Home Owners May Qualify for Minor Home Repair Grants

Alameda County Healthy Homes Department is offering eligible Emeryville homeowners grants for minor home repairs.

Minor Home Repair Program

including Mobile Homes can be used for minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, railings, grab bars, toilets, d...

Emeryville Residents Can Participate in Vehicle Incentive Programs

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is offering Emeryville residents two different incentive programs that work to "early retire" older light-duty vehicles. The Vehicle Buy-Back Program is open to all Bay Area vehicle owners while "...

Emeryville Residents Can Sign-Up to Learn About Solar Power and Battery Home Storage

Bay Area SunShares is open for registration!

Emeryville residents and employees can sign up for information and pricing on solar power and battery storage for their homes.  

The SunShares program identifies qualified contractors, provides discounts...

Emeryville Residents and Small Businesses May Qualify for Energy Payment Plans

PG&E Automatically Enrolling Qualified Customers Who Are 60 Days Behind on Energy Bills in Payment Plans

As part of ongoing efforts to provide help and assistance for customers to manage their bills, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will aut...

AC Transit Offering Fare-Free Fridays to Emeryville Commuters

Fare-Free Fridays in September

AC Transit is excited to welcome more riders on board as schools and workplaces are returning to in-person operations. To welcome riders back, and to thank those who have been riding all along, they are providing free rides e...

Emeryville Parking Permits are Now Virtual

Attention residents and businesses that live and work in buildings fronting 61st Street (South side between Hollis and Doyle Streets) and 62nd Street (North side between Overland Avenue and Doyle Street)

Emeryville is pleased to announce we are now a virtu...

Pandemic Public Benefits Available to Emeryville Residents

COVID-19 continues to challenge the economic health of our community, but help is available. Pandemic benefits and economic supports range from stimulus checks and tax credits to enhanced public benefits like unemployment and CalFresh. Additional supports...

Scooter Share is Live in Emeryville!

Scooter share is live in Emeryville!  

Electric scooters are a fun way and sustainable to get around town or to BART without a car. Right now, two app-based services are live with Link and Spin.  Both offer helmet discounts, low-income me...

Emeryville Police Department Encourages the Public to Stay Safe During Final Stretch of Summer

The Emeryville Police Department  Encourages the Public to Stay Safe During Final Stretch of Summer Travel Season

As friends and family plan vacations during the final days of summer, the Emeryville Police Department is reminding everyone to stay ...

It’s Back to School! Emeryville Police Department Encourages the Public to Stay Aware and Stay Safe

It’s Back to School!

Emeryville Police Department Encourages the Public to Stay Aware and Stay Safe in School Zones

 As students head back to the classroom, schools, and the communities around them are going to be busier than they&rsq...

New Information for Emeryville Regarding Use of Face Coverings Indoors - Effective Immediately!

Effective Tuesday, August 3, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings, with limited exceptions.  Alameda County Public Health is urging all unvaccinated residents ages ...

Emeryville Commuters Should Expect Service Changes from AC Transit Beginning August 8

AC Transit is projecting ridership this fall to reach approximately 80% of pre-pandemic demand.  Now that the economy is gradually recovering, an expansion of services will be implemented to meet the anticipated needs of riders accordingly. Local...

Emeryville Residents: Alameda County to Rescind Local "Shelter-in-Place" Health Officer Order

Alameda County Public Health is rescinding its local "Shelter-in-Place" Health Officer Order to align with the State's Public Health Order.  Employers should continue to follow Cal/OSHA's standards.

For more information, please ...

AC Transit Making Countless Improvements for Emeryville Commuters

With restrictions being lifted, schools going back on in-person instruction, and more businesses opening back up, AC Transit is working to make the riding experience safer and more convenient than ever.

Physical distancing requirements have been recently l...

Attend the 5-Year Review of the Former Sherwin-Williams Site on June 17

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control encourages you to attend a remote public meeting on the second Five-Year review of the Former Sherwin Williams Site.

Thursday, June 17, 20216:30 PMvia ZoomCLICK HERE TO REGISTER

DTSC is beginning the sec...

Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccine at the Emeryville Health Center

COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available

Friday, June 4, 20211:30 PM - 4:30 PMEmeryville Health Center4727 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville (Buildings B & D)

Free and open to everyone in the Emeryville community ages 12+.  

Walk-ups available. &a...

Vaccinated Emeryville Residents 12+ are Eligible to Enter California's Vaccine Incentive Program

Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday unveiled a $116.5-million plan to incentivize more Californians to get the COVID-19 vaccine and reward those who are already vaccinated.

Are you already vaccinated or about to be? Great! You’ll have a chance at winning $50...

Join Us for Summer 2021 at the ECCL Swim Center

Join us for Summer 2021 at the Pool!

JUNE 21-AUGUST 14, 2021

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED EMERYVILLE AQUATICS CENTER PROGRAMS

SWIM LESSONS REGISTRATION

Residents: Monday, May 24, 2021 at 9amNon-Residents: Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9am

Group and Pri...

Oakland Coliseum Mass Vaccination Site Closes After Administering Over 500,000 Doses

The Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site closed Sunday, May 23, after the site's last scheduled appointment.  The site's operation began as a State and Federal partnership between Cal OES and FEMA.  In mid-April, the State and the Coun...

Internet Payment Relief Available for Eligible Emeryville Households

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will provide eligible households with discounts of up to $50 a month for broadband services. It also will provide a one-time discount of up to $100 on a computer or tablet for eligible households. 

Under the...

*DATE CHANGE* Register for a COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment at the Emeryville Senior Center

The Emeryville Senior Center has been confirmed for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Wellspring Pharmacy will be the vaccination partner servicing the site.  If you haven’t received your COVID-19 vaccine yet and would like to, please regi...

Emeryville Residents: COVID-19 Vaccine Now Approved for Children 12-15 Years

The COVID-19 vaccine has now been approved for use for children 12-15 years of age.  Alameda County will begin offering family days and drop-in access for priority neighborhoods.

To find out when and where to get your child vaccinated, please visi...

Stay Informed with the Latest COVID-19 Updates

Stay up-to-date with the latest COVID-19 guidelines from theAlameda County Public Health Department.

Emeryville is Launching Dockless Shared Mobility

The City of Emeryville has opened its permit process for “dockless shared mobility”:  scooters and dockless e-bikes.  We’re hoping interested operators of these systems apply for permits, and that everyone i...

Emeryville Residents Can Learn About Home Fire Safety With the American Red Cross

Most of us don’t realize we have just two minutes to escape a home fire. That’s why the American Red Cross is preparing families to act quickly through their Home Fire Campaign. Since launching the campaign in 2014, they’ve helped save at least 820 lives ...

ACTC Celebrates Emeryville's Doyle Greenway Quick Build Project

Alameda County Transportation Commission Chair, Pauline Cutter, introduced what success looks like for the agency’s Measure B COVID-19 Rapid Response Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Program – the Emeryville Greenway: Doyle Street Bike/Ped...

Sign-Up to Receive Timely Emeryville Community Alerts

Sign-up to receive up-to-date, timely community messages from the Emeryville Police Department (EPD) through EPD's Nixle Alerts page:

EPD alerts can be received by email or text.  Get traffic alerts, crime information, and information on community...

Emeryville Residents: Curious About the Latest on the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine?

The CDC and the FDA jointly announced that, out of an abundance of caution, the two agencies recommend pausing administration of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. 

Click here to read the full press release from the Alameda Coun...

Emeryville Community - Oakland Coliseum Mega Vaccination Site and Mobile Sites to Remain Active

Today, April 12, 2021, Alameda and Contra Costa counties joined forces to support local residents in one of the most powerful steps they can take in the fight against COVID-19 – getting vaccinated. The mega-vaccination site at the Oakland RingCe...

Emeryville Residents Can Sign-Up to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Near Albany Bulb

Emeryville residents interested in receiving notifications about vaccine appointments at the City of Berkeley’s mass vaccination site off Buchanan Street site near Albany Bulb should sign up on their vaccine notification list. 

SIGN-UP H...

Emeryville Residents Can Sign Up for No-Cost Advanced Earthquake Warning Resources

Natural disasters, like earthquakes, happen unexpectedly and can create major disruptions that last long after the event is over. Emergency situations may force individuals and families to quickly find shelter or evacuate from their homes, workplaces, or ...

Emeryville Residents Can Apply for Funeral Expenses Assistance for COVID-19 Related Deaths

FEMA Begins Offering Funeral Expenses for COVID-19 Related Deaths

On Monday, April 12, 2021, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will officially begin accepting applications for funeral assistance for deaths that occurred as a result of COVID-19. Th...

Vaccinations Are Available for Emeryville Residents 65+, Public Transit & High-Risk Workers

Emeryville residents who are at least 65 years old, public transit workers, janitors, people with certain underlying health conditions, and workers at high-risk of infection in certain industries can now sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

Sign...

Income-Eligible Emeryville Households Can Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance

The Alameda County Housing Secure Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ACHS-ERAP) will help income-eligible households pay rent and utilities, both for past due and future payments. 

Phase 1 of the program was launched on March 17, 2021 and priori...

Learn More About Tsunami Preparedness Week in Emeryville

On March 23, 2021, the California Geological Survey and its partners will release new Tsunami Hazard Area Maps in Alameda County for the public. We encourage you to visit www.tsunami.ca.gov to see if a tsunami can occur where you live, work, or v...

AC Transit Service Changes Coming for Emeryville Commuters on March 28

AC Transit has revised select bus schedules to optimize service delivery and staffing. The service optimization includes the following changes:

• Minor stop changes on lines 7, 18, 20, 21, 57, 72, 72M, 72R, 76, 376, 800
• Addition of weekday trip on Line 86
• Supp...

Emeryville Moves Back Into Red Tier Status

Emeryville and Alameda County has moved back into the Red Tier per the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

Businesses and Activities

Business and activities permitted to open indoors, with capacity restrictions and modifications:

• Restaurants: 25 ...

Emeryville Launches Paid Parking Program Beginning February 22

On February 22, 2021, the City of Emeryville is launching its Paid Parking program, which applies to 10% of the City’s on-street parking spaces.  Enforcement will begin with a grace period of two weeks. 

Parking enforcement will...

Sign-Up for the New Emeryville Housing Newsletter

Are you or someone you know interested in receiving emails with updates about the City of Emeryville’s housing programs, new home rental or purchase opportunities, other programs such as home rehabilitation assistance, discounted transportation opportunit...